Tag: Gulf of Mexico
Biden’s balancing act: Navigating offshore oil leasing amid climate concerns
The impact of Biden's offshore oil policy on climate goals and energy dynamics.
1 million gallon oil leak in Gulf of Mexico detected by...
Officials said the leak might be from the Main Pass Oil Gathering Company's (MPOG) pipeline system off the coast of New Orleans.
US auctions giant stretch of Gulf of Mexico for oil and...
Coming on the heels of the Willow decision, this certainly feels like another step backwards in the fight against climate change, which this administration has said is an existential threat.”
Biden admin reinstates early $190 million in Gulf drilling leases
The consequences of the sale could be the production of 1.1 billion barrels of oil and the probable release of 723 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Divers find likely source of oil spill in Gulf of Mexico...
The spill is located 2 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana and has so far remained at sea and has not impacted the shoreline.
Fracking dumps millions of gallons of toxic chemicals into Gulf of...
“Offshore fracking threatens Gulf communities and wildlife far more than our government has acknowledged.”
Exclusive: 2020’s Hurricane Zeta nearly caused ‘another deepwater horizon catastrophe’ in...
“The Biden administration’s January 27 Executive Order temporarily pausing oil and gas permitting on federal lands and waters needs to be made permanent.”
US approves of expansion of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary...
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary will now include portions of 14 additional reefs and banks in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, representing approximately a 104 square mile increase in area.
US Coast Guard demands Taylor Energy clean up 14 year oil...
"The time to clean this up was 14 years ago. Taylor Energy has shown nothing but negligence all this time."
The 14-year chronic, continuous oil spill most Americans never heard about
The federal government said it is committed “to ensure Taylor Energy will work to permanently stop the ongoing oil spill” because there is “still more that can be done by Taylor to control and contain the oil.”
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.